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Lexicon of geologic names of the United States for 1936-1960 : a compilation of the geologic names of the United States, its possessions, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Panama Canal Zone
by Keroher, Grace C. ; Geological Survey (U.S.)
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine with extremely faint sun-fading to spines, a wee bit of crinkling to spine foot of Vol 3; owner name neatly written in ink
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About This Item
Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1966. Hardcover. Fine with extremely faint sun-fading to spines, a wee bit of crinkling to spine foot of Vol 3; owner name neatly written in ink to front paste-downs of all three volumes, and a "Public Property" stamp to same but of Vol 1 only. No other markings. Tight and crisp overall.. Three small thick quartos volumes red-brown polished cloth (iv, 4341 pages) ; 24 cm. Scarce thus, complete in a set of three volumes. A highly detailed dictionary of U.S. geologic names, Geology -- United States -- Nomenclature. Geology, Stratigraphic -- Nomenclature. Geology. Geology, Stratigraphic. Terminology. Toponymy || **A set. Extra shipping charges may apply for international & expedited orders. Please inquire. Set weighs 13 lbs 5 oz before packing**.
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- Bibliope by Calvello Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 91837
- Title
- Lexicon of geologic names of the United States for 1936-1960 : a compilation of the geologic names of the United States, its possessions, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Panama Canal Zone
- Author
- Keroher, Grace C. ; Geological Survey (U.S.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine with extremely faint sun-fading to spines, a wee bit of crinkling to spine foot of Vol 3; owner name neatly written in ink
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- United States Government Printing Office
- Place of Publication
- Washington, DC
- Date Published
- 1966
- Bookseller catalogs
- GEOLOGY;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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